Diversity is Imperative and Integral to Our Mission

At the Alzheimer's Association, diversity is imperative and integral to our mission. It is vital to what we do, and is a promise we make to those we serve. Our team of dedicated professionals understands that valuing diversity and inclusiveness is critical to the success of our mission.

We seek to be inclusive of the millions of people currently affected by Alzheimer's disease, their caregivers and the communities in which they live.

As the American population ages and becomes increasingly more diverse, the Alzheimer's Association will expand its mission activities to remain inclusive and meet the demand for culturally and linguistically sensitive information and increased awareness to persons living with the disease.

The Alzheimer's Association will continue to cultivate relationships within diverse communities, by sharing our time, talent, resources and exchanging ideas. As such, our diversity and inclusiveness charter will help us to fulfill our vision of a world without Alzheimer's disease.

The Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter has developed educational and outreach resources that are available for various ethnic and cultural groups. Our National Office, has resources that are available in English and in a variety of languages for various ethnic and cultural groups – visit http://www.alz.org/diversity/overview.asp.

African-American Outreach

Many Americans dismiss the warning signs of Alzheimer's, believing that these symptoms are a normal part of aging.

This is of even greater concern for African-Americans, who are two times more likely to develop late-onset Alzheimer's disease than whites and less likely to have a diagnosis of their condition, resulting in less time for treatment and planning.

By working together, we hope to reduce the risk factors and reverse the growing trend of Alzheimer's disease among African-Americans. Sign up for our e-newsletter and get the latest info on treatments, research and care.

LGBT Outreach

Our LGBT Outreach Program is developing tools and specific services to help LGBT communities find the right care and support options for persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias - We can help you!

As a caregiver of an LGBT Alzheimer's patient, you may have additional considerations or concerns. To help with the unique challenges you face, we will provide you with assistance, information and resources.

We can help you connect to LGBT-friendly services such as health care providers, in home assistance, adult day programs, visiting nurses and other LGBT support programs.

We're here for you all day, every day: 1.800.272.3900

A World Without Alzheimer's

Formed in 1980, the Alzheimer's Association is the world's leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's Disease.

The Alzheimer’s Association works on a global, national and local level to enhance care and support for all those affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias. We are here to help.

We help people find clinical studies through our free, easy-to-use matching service Alzheimer’s Association TrialMatch®. TrialMatch connects individuals with Alzheimer's, caregivers, healthy volunteers and physicians with current studies.

Our free online tool, Alzheimer's Navigator®, helps those facing the disease to determine their needs and develop an action plan, and our online Community Resource Finder is a comprehensive database of programs and service, housing and care services, and legal experts.